Crime in Droitwich Spa: statistics, rates and trends
1,867 crimes were recorded in Droitwich Spa in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Droitwich Spa at a glance
- Crime trends in Droitwich Spa
- Types of crime in Droitwich Spa
- Droitwich Spa compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Droitwich Spa
- Streets with the most crime in Droitwich Spa
- What happened after crimes were reported in Droitwich Spa
- Population and deprivation in Droitwich Spa
- Questions about crime in Droitwich Spa
- About this data
1,867 crimes were recorded in Droitwich Spa in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 650 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Droitwich Spa has the 680th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Droitwich Spa | Wychavon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,867 | 9,029 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.4 | 65.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 24,448 | 138,017 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Droitwich Spa was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,387 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,697). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,867 | 76.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,861 | 76.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,697 | 69.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,970 | 80.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,080 | 85.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,387 | 97.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,124 | 86.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,094 | 85.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,069 | 84.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 170 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 170 |
| April 2026 | 181 |
| March 2026 | 151 |
| February 2026 | 204 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 119 |
| October 2025 | 137 |
| September 2025 | 173 |
| August 2025 | 181 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Droitwich Spa over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in burglary (+51%) and criminal damage and arson (+40%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-38%) and vehicle crime (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 650 | 26.6 | 0.78 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 405 | 16.6 | 2.00 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 201 | 8.2 | 0.54 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 168 | 6.9 | 1.01 | +40% |
| Public order | 117 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +10% |
| Burglary | 86 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +51% |
| Other theft | 79 | 3.2 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -31% |
| Other crime | 40 | 1.6 | 0.77 | -9% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +24% |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.8 | 0.58 | +73% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.40 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Droitwich Spa
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Droitwich Spa recorded 650 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Droitwich Spa
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Droitwich Spa recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Droitwich Spa
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Droitwich Spa recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Droitwich Spa
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Droitwich Spa recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Droitwich Spa
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Droitwich Spa recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Droitwich Spa
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Droitwich Spa recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Droitwich Spa
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Droitwich Spa recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Droitwich Spa
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Droitwich Spa recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Droitwich Spa
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Droitwich Spa recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Droitwich Spa
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Droitwich Spa recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Droitwich Spa
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Droitwich Spa recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Droitwich Spa
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Droitwich Spa recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Droitwich Spa
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Droitwich Spa recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Droitwich Spa
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Droitwich Spa recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Droitwich Spa, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Droitwich Spa.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhill Heath | 210 | 41.5 | -46% |
| Worcester | 11,879 | 113.8 | +49% |
| Bromsgrove | 2,310 | 67.5 | -12% |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 1,192 | 62.6 | -18% |
| Catshill | 572 | 54.2 | -29% |
| Kempsey | 304 | 54.7 | -28% |
| Kidderminster | 5,629 | 99.8 | +31% |
| Barnt Green | 255 | 50.4 | -34% |
4 areas within Droitwich Spa, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Droitwich East had the highest rate (94.9 per 1,000) and Droitwich South East the lowest (36.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droitwich East | Neighbourhood | 5,551 | 527 | 94.9 |
| Droitwich West | Neighbourhood | 6,581 | 623 | 94.7 |
| Droitwich South West | Neighbourhood | 6,343 | 522 | 82.3 |
| Droitwich South East | Neighbourhood | 7,264 | 263 | 36.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Droitwich Spa over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 199 |
| On or near Worcester Road | 98 |
| On or near Mulberry Tree Hill | 81 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Ploughmans Piece | 48 |
| On or near George Baylis Road | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Woodmans Way | 29 |
| On or near Farriers Way | 25 |
| On or near Bower Hill | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Droitwich Spa over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 760 | 40.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 458 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 223 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 201 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Droitwich Spa has an estimated population of 24,448. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Droitwich Spa sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Droitwich Spa a safe place to live?
Droitwich Spa recorded 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Droitwich Spa?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 650 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (405).
Is crime in Droitwich Spa going up or down?
Recorded crime in Droitwich Spa was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,867 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,861 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Droitwich Spa?
Droitwich Spa is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Droitwich Spa. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.